A bit of Federer humor

Roger Federer seems to be enjoying himself more at this tournament than any U.S. Open or Wimbledon I can recall (which is about all I can speak for, since I don’t cover the year-long tour). He’s been animated, whimsical and vocal on court, and he has shown a funny side in his news conferences.

Yesterday, after he defated Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, someone asked him, “Given the expectations you have of yourself, now that you’re in your third straight Slam final, how would you describe your year?”

“Let’s wait another day and then I will answer that question,” Federer said with a smile.

“But how will you describe it if you win?”

“You can’t wait, eh? Give me 35 hours, and then we’ll sit down with something to drink and I’ll tell you everything.”